Project Safety Director

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Safety Director provides site-based Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) leadership for a high-risk construction project valued at approximately $1 billion or greater. The role oversees approximately 4–10 safety representatives and works closely with project senior leadership, operations teams, and the client. This hands-on leadership position establishes EH&S direction, influences project culture, drives continuous improvement, and maintains strong project safety standards. The director serves as a key liaison between senior EH&S leadership and the client. The position is based entirely at the project, with time divided between the field office and active construction areas. It combines a visible field presence with significant documentation and administrative responsibilities, which may be delegated across the safety team. The position is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with a project-based day-shift schedule. The role is permanent, direct-hire W2 employment, with a stated start date of ASAP.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related field and at least 13 years of construction safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
CHST certification, or willingness and ability to obtain CHST within 6 months of employment.
OSHA 30 certification.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED credentials.
Extensive construction incident investigation experience.
Demonstrated management experience, including directing and delegating the work of others.
Experience managing project resources and budgets.
Strong understanding of construction operations and safety practices.
Relationship-focused, engaging leadership approach rather than a compliance-only or “safety cop” mentality.
Ability to work effectively with project executives, senior leadership, clients, and field personnel.
Comfort working entirely on the assigned project in both field and office environments.
Comfort managing extensive safety documentation and delegating administrative responsibilities when appropriate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, general computer systems, and related EHS applications.
Ability to lead and influence teams in a large, high-risk construction environment.

Nice To Haves

Operational construction background.
Military background.
Project Managers or Superintendents transitioning into safety may be considered if they have strong safety knowledge and meet the credential expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage incident investigations, including coordination, documentation, and follow-through on corrective actions.
Lead, direct, and enforce project Environmental, Health & Safety policies and practices.
Oversee and provide direction to approximately 4–10 project safety representatives.
Establish EH&S objectives and direction in collaboration with project senior leadership.
Communicate the safety vision, expectations, and strategic direction across the project team.
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives designed to achieve a best-in-class safety culture.
Serve as a key interface between senior EH&S leadership and the client.
Build productive relationships with executives, clients, operations leadership, supervision, and field personnel.
Manage EH&S resources and assigned budgets.
Maintain oversight of required safety documentation and delegate responsibilities across the project safety team.
Maintain a visible field presence while supporting the administrative requirements of a major construction project.